2024 YOUth COUNT!
ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF
16-24 AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR UNSTABLE HOUSING?
Please join us for the 2024 Youth Count!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION:
MACFARLANE PARK - SHELTER #405
1700 N MAC DILL AVE., TAMPA, FL 33607
FREE food, giveaways, community resources, music, and more!
What YOUth can do at the YOUth Count Event?
Inform decision making and improve services by:
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BEING COUNTED
Take the 2024 Homeless PIT Count Survey for Youth to help us understand how many unaccompanied youth and parenting youth are experiencing homelessness or housing instability in our community. The Youth Count Survey collects demographic information through a safe, secure, and confidential process; no identifying information is collected.
2
SHARING YOUR VOICE
During the Youth Count, attendees will have the opportunity to share their stories, voices, and ideas.
3
EXPLORING RESOURCES
Visit a dozen service providers to learn about resources available to assist you - may include but not limited to:
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Physical and mental health services
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Peer support services
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Access to food stamp applications
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Bus pass applications
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Career and employment services
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Independent living services
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Food and clothing
Purpose of this Event
The Youth Count Event is part of the community-wide effort to count and identify the needs of unaccompanied youth between 16 and 24 years old who are not residing with a parent or legal guardian, who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability to inform ongoing efforts to increase resources for needed services and housing resources.
Want to Help with / at the Event?
If you are interested in how to assist with this event by volunteering, providing services or have other ways to help, please email info@thhi.org.